Comprehensive Summary
This study presented by Kadam et al. used bibliometric analysis to introduce the advancements in the field of tele-ophthalmology, in which remote eye care technology holds digital prominence. In order to compile sufficient data for analysis, Kadam et al. utilized the Scopus database to retrieve tele-ophthalmology publications with a ceiling of the 31st of December 2024. Keywords such as telemedicine and telehealth were prioritized, and only original articles and reviews were selected, following a three-step process of identification, screening, and final inclusion of articles. From this data, Kadam et al. displayed an annual growth rate of related articles at 9.55%, with each article yielding an average age of 6.21 years. Moreover, a steady increasing trend of articles in teleophthalmology research was presented, with the top ten authors contributing 8.45% of the total dataset. Consequently, by using Biblioshiny, Kadam et al. hone in on the thematic evolution of teleophthalmology research into a realm of artificial intelligence and medication adherence as recent areas of interest.
Outcomes and Implications
Medically, Kadam et al. highlight how telemedicine is growing in popularity in more than the research field, and extending broadly towards the adoption of digital integration across primary care. Practices such as virtual physical examinations and technological specificity are just a few of the many aspects of this digital age that Kadam et al. determine to be important in training and healthcare education. Moreover, in the detail-oriented field of ophthalmology, the effectiveness of artificial intelligence and digital health platforms proves to be a very desirable attribute, especially in realms such as retinal image analysis and automated screening services. Kadam et al. predicts this trend to grow continuously, and notes that the volume of research is parallel with the advancements in tangible technologies as well.